Isaiah 15

1–4 Moab is often mentioned in the OT, sometimes on its own, sometimes with its neighbor, Ammon. The origin of both nations is traced to Lot’s incest (Gen 19:30–38). Isaiah’s announcement of judgment against Moab reveals the heart of God. The oracle is more a lament for judgment than a declaration of judgment. In no other oracle … Read more

Isaiah 14

V 1-4 God’s purpose for destroying Babylon was to deliver His people from captivity. Time and again Isaiah had warned the Jews that they would be led into captivity by Babylon (5:13; 6:11–12; 11:11). Jeremiah also warned the people for over 40 years (Je. 20:4–6; 21:7–10). But Israel and Judah had refused to listen to … Read more

Isaiah 13

V 1-5 Isaiah 13 begins a section through chapter 23 that is described as God’s Word against the Nations. It begins with God’s decrees against Babylon. Babylon at this time was not yet the world empire it would later become under Nebuchadnezzar. In Isaiah’s time (8th century BC), Assyria was the dominant power. Yet God … Read more

Isaiah 12

Isaiah 12 Isaiah’s name means “Jehovah is salvation,” and “salvation” is a key theme in this song. “In that day” refers to the day of Israel’s regathering and reunion and the righteous reign of the Lord Yeshua the Messiah. The Jewish remnant will have come through the time of tribulation on earth (“the time of … Read more

Isaiah 11

Isaiah 11 11:1-2 This chapter follows God’s Word concerning judgment, particularly against Assyria (Isaiah 10) which ends with a vision of the remnant (10:20–34). Which flows into the coming Messianic King from David’s line and His righteous rule. This chapter is rich in Messianic prophecy and hope for the future of Israel, Judah and the … Read more

Isaiah 10

10:1–4 Keep in mind that the chapters and verses are not part of God’s “inspired” Word.  Chapter and verse numbers were added later. Chapters were added by Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury, around 1205 AD and Verses came later. The Old Testament was divided into verses by Jewish scribes (Masoretes) by the 9th–10th century. The New Testament … Read more

Isaiah 9

Overview of Isaiah 1-39 Chapters 1–5 of Isaiah portray a nation weighed down with sin. Their sin included rebellion, injustice, idolatry, and hypocrisy in worship. God calls His people to reason with Him (Isaiah 1:18) and warns them of coming judgment if they don’t repent. Chapter 6 shifts to Isaiah’s personal encounter with the Lord in the heavenly … Read more

Isaiah 8

Isaiah 8 continues the narrative from chapter 7, during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah (735–715 BC). The southern kingdom faced a grave threat from the coalition of Syria and the northern kingdom of Israel (the ten tribes), who sought to force Judah into joining their rebellion against Assyria. Ahaz, however, rejected the Lord’s … Read more

Isaiah 7

Chapters 1–5 outlined Judah and Israel’s sins. In chapter 6, we learn of the Lord’s call on Isaiah to bring the nation to conviction and repentance. The two main sections of Isaiah begin with similar themes. In each section, a king of Judah faces a military threat. Isaiah delivers God’s word of hope to each king, offering … Read more

Isaiah 6

Isaiah 6 reveals the prophet’s vision of the Lord in the Temple and his commissioning. This chapter reveals God’s holiness and majesty in comparison to man’s depravity, both the prophet and in His chosen people Israel. We learn of God’s call of Isaiah amid God’s impending judgment on Israel for their sin. It also foreshadows … Read more